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The ASUS ROG Ally<\/a> is down to $500 at Best Buy, which is a $150 discount and a new all-time low for the config with AMD’s Z1 Extreme chip. This deal comes with a heavy caveat: ASUS recently released the ROG Ally X<\/a>, an upgraded model with better battery life, more RAM and storage, improved ergonomics, an extra USB-C port and slightly improved performance. It should also avoid the overheating issues that hindered<\/a> the first model’s microSD slot. If you can afford it, just get that one instead.<\/p>\n The X costs $300 more, though. If you can’t pay that much but still want a Windows gaming handheld, the original has the same chip and 7-inch 120Hz display, so it can still run loads of graphically demanding games on the go. Since it’s a Windows device, it can also play titles from virtually any gaming client, be it Steam, the Xbox app or the Epic Games Store.<\/p>\n We still think the Steam Deck OLED<\/a> is best choice for most people in search of a portable gaming PC, as its software is much easier to pick up and use. Windows may be more flexible, but it can be clunky to navigate without a mouse, and it’ll likely force you to tinker with settings more frequently to get your games running optimally. Valve’s handheld is a good way cheaper than the Ally X, too, yet it offers a more vibrant display and close-enough performance.<\/p>\n All that said, the Ally is lighter and a bit more powerful, plus its display has a variable refresh rate<\/a> to keep games consistently smooth. If you can live with its short battery life and Windows-related quirks \u2014 and you really want a handheld that can play big-budget games from stores besides Steam \u2014 it’s an easier sell at this price. Have a look at our review<\/a> from last year for more details.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n